Pointing: meaning, definitions and examples

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pointing

 

[ หˆpษ”ษชntษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

gesture

The act of extending a finger or other object in the direction of something or someone, typically to indicate a specific target or direction.

Synonyms

directing, indicating, showing

Examples of usage

  • He made a pointing gesture towards the exit.
  • She used her pen for pointing at important details in the document.
Context #2 | Noun

location

A specific place or spot that is indicated or highlighted.

Synonyms

location, position, spot

Examples of usage

  • The map had a pointing to the exact location of the treasure.
  • The tour guide used a pointing to the historical monument.
Context #3 | Verb

directing

To extend a finger or object towards something or someone in order to indicate or draw attention to them.

Synonyms

directing, indicating, showing

Examples of usage

  • He was pointing at a bird in the sky.
  • She pointed towards the menu on the wall.

Translations

Translations of the word "pointing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น apontar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‡เคถเคพเคฐเคพ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช zeigen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menunjuk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะบะฐะทัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wskazywanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŒ‡ใ•ใ™

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท indiquer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ seรฑalar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท iลŸaret etme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€๋ฆฌํ‚ค๋Š” ๊ฒƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅุดุงุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ukazovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ukazovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŒ‡ๅ‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kazanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ benda

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝาฑัา›ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒฃแƒ—แƒ˜แƒ—แƒ”แƒ‘แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ iลŸarษ™ etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ seรฑalar

Word origin

The word 'pointing' originates from the Old French word 'point', meaning 'dot, mark, small spot'. It evolved over time to refer to the act of indicating or highlighting a specific direction or location. The gesture of pointing has been a universal form of communication across cultures and languages, dating back to ancient times. It symbolizes focus, direction, and attention, playing a crucial role in human interaction and non-verbal communication.

See also: counterpoint, midpoint, pinpoint, point, pointed, pointedly, pointer, pointers, pointillism, pointillize, pointless, pointlessly, pointlessness, points, unpointed.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,243, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.